What is the statutes of limitation for filing a motion for ineffective assistance of counsel in New York State?
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Answered on June 22, 2018
There is no statute of limitations for filing a motion to vacate the judgment of conviction pursuant to CPL Art. 440. But, generally, you get one...
What happens when the plaintiff of a civil lawsuit passes away?
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Answered on June 21, 2018
A representative of the estate must be appointed, then substituted as the plaintiff (or defendant, as the case may be) in the case. The case is...
When will I be able to receive my settlement check from MTA?
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Answered on June 20, 2018
Reposting to Personal Injury. Your lawyer is the best person to answer the question. It may be unusual to you, but that does not make it unusual...
What is the procedure for withdrawing a claim filed in small court (NYC)?
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Answered on June 20, 2018
Call the clerk and ask, or drop by and ask. It will likely be up to the clerk to notify defendant.
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If you made a motion to vacate confession of judgment and lost can you make a separate motion to vacate judgment on new grounds?
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Answered on June 20, 2018
By confessing judgment you admitted that you owe at least that amount. If there was a basis for fighting it you should have raised it at the time.
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How to avoid from being sued by lawyers without knowing that they sue you in a court?
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Answered on June 19, 2018
Nonsense. If you are served at an incorrect address the court does not have jurisdiction over you. But why are you worried about this? What have...
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Can I fire my lawyer who is in the midst of defending me in a criminal case? I'm beginning to suspect he's simply...incompetent
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Answered on June 19, 2018
Reposting to Criminal Defense.
You can fire your lawyer, but should get another one and get him/her up to speed in a hurry. If you are indigent...
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What is the next step when you receive a response from the appellate court that your case was approved for reopening?
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Answered on June 19, 2018
Your question is not clear. Is this an appeal in the Second Department or a motion in Supreme, Kings to vacate the sentence? And what does...
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I have to get a copy of my certificate of deposition? Do I have to go in person or is there a way to do it online?
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Answered on June 13, 2018
Reposting to Criminal Defense. it's "Certificate of Disposition."
I think it needs to be done in person, but I will let the NYC Crim people...
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Can I bring forth w class action lawsuit against an employer for telling me I was getting paid an amount and then changed pay ?
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Answered on June 13, 2018
Reposting to Employment & Labor. If it was a computer glitch wait to see if it is corrected in a subsequent paycheck. If not contact the NYS...
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